Kitchen Assistant - Milton, United Kingdom - Repton School

Repton School
Repton School
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Milton, United Kingdom

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Job Introduction

Repton School is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to work as part of the catering team of Prep School kitchen in the provision of a first-class food service.

Assisting the Head Chef delivering high quality, fresh, nutritious, imaginative food that meets the needs of the pupils, visitors and staff within the parameters of set budget.


Assist with the setting up service counters, serving food and clear down of area afterwards within the main dining hall area.

Assist with the cleaning of all crockery, cutlery and service utensils within the plate room area.

Main Responsibilities

Catering Assistant


The role of Catering Assistant is responsible in assisting the head chef and catering team in the provision of a high quality catering service - this role is focussed on the delivery of the food offer.

This is a hands on, proactive role that requires a passion for fresh, nutritious and seasonal produce, setting up and being organised, delivery to pupils, staff and visitors.

Whilst after service clearing down and ensuring you are organised for the following day.


Managing Resources

  • To work closely with the Head Chef to provide best value without comprising quality of catering, food service and hospitality
  • To ensure that you support in the clean down and set up of all areas.
  • To ensure delivery notes/invoices are checked against orders/delivered items, signed for as accurate and any discrepancies are communicated immediately to the supplier.

Service Provision and Delivery

  • Work closely with the Head Chef to ensure effective delivery of service.
  • Proactively respond to service issues or escalations. Promptly and resolve professionally.
  • Proactively review the quantity and quality of all food during service periods.
  • To constantly strive to improve what we do.
  • To ensure that sufficient portions are prepared and available at the appropriate service times.
  • To ensure that food is attractive and appealing to the end user of the catering provision.

Health and Safety/Compliance

  • To ensure adherence to all procedures within the School's Health & Safety manual.
  • To ensure compliance with the agreed health and safety policy and the completion of daily due diligence diary, adhering to COSHH regulations regarding food, equipment, materials and general safety.
  • To ensure that the safe and efficient functionality of all kitchen equipment and report any defects to the Head Chef.
  • To ensure that all catering staff maintain a clean and hazard free kitchen and follow best practice on all aspects of food storage, preparation and service relating to customer health.
  • To always ensure the security of catering areas, that storage areas are locked, and that the facility is secure out of hours.
  • To ensure that all catering personnel maintain high standards of cleanliness, personal hygiene and appearance.

Relevant Prior Experience

  • Experience in working within a busy & diverse kitchen.
  • Experience in the delivery of quality, nutritious and wellbalanced food.
  • Experience in working front of house in a school environment
  • Knowledge of relevant Food Hygiene & Health & Safety Regulations.
  • High energy, resilient, cando attitude, proactive and flexible approach
  • Strong leadership and hands on management skills
  • Keen to support staff and pupils, whilst working towards the School's ethos & objectives
  • Confident verbal communicator, able to communicate effectively with professionals, staff, pupils and contractors
  • Well organised, used to working at pace.
  • Care and attention, particularly for all aspects of food presentation & safety
About Repton School
Repton School, founded in 1557, is a leading co-educational School situated in the historic village of Repton. Five miles from Burton upon Trent and eight miles from Derby, Repton lies in the very centre of England.

The School boasts a consistently fine academic record and is active and successful in a wide range of other activities.

The School's 600 plus pupils, both boys and girls, are predominantly boarders. Each belongs to one of the ten boarding houses. Repton prides itself on its long and close association with the village.


With the establishment of Repton Dubai in 2007, Repton was a pioneer among UK independent schools in establishing overseas 'branches'.

Repton International Schools Ltd has now established a family of six international schools (seven as of September), with four in the UAE, one in China, one in Malaysia and Repton Cairo opening in September.

The School takes great pride in its international family and works closely with its overseas partners to ensure that each Repton International school fully reflects the ethos and values of the UK school.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, therefore the following shall be deemed to be included, in addition to the duties that you may be requi
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